How to reset a Garmin device

Nuvi reset procedure

Hard Reset warnings:

* Note that this procedure is known to delete your favorites so back them up beforehand: From the nuvi drive, copy the file "Current.gpx" from x:/GPX/ to your backup location [older types of units have x:/Garmin/GPX/]. After the hard reset, copy Current.gpx back to the same folder on the nuvi but rename it temp.gpx (important). On the next power cycle, the favorites will be read from temp.gpx into the non-user accessible memory area on the nuvi where they are actually stored and read by the device (Current.gpx is only a shadowed backup of your favorites not what it actually uses).

Clear non vol reset
* Note that this procedure will clear all user selected settings under Tools>Settings like map view mode, navigational settings, selected vehicle, selected voice, etc. These settings will need to be re-configured afterwards. It will also clear out your Recent Finds so make sure you save these as favorites or archive them in another way. Maps, vehicles, voices and user-loaded custom POI's stored on the unit will not be disturbed.

Note:It's recommended to perform an hard reset after flashing any new firmware to your device!

Reset Procedures in different Garmin devices:

fenix Master Reset:
1.Ensure fenix is powered off
2.Press and hold Down button
3.Power on GPS while continuing to hold Down button
NOTE: Immediately release power button once GPS powers on
4.Release Down button once Erase all user data? message appears
5.Select Yes
The reset on the fenix is successful if the device finishes powering up and goes to the setup wizard. Try the steps again if the setup wizard does not appear.
You will want to leave the device outside with a clear view of the sky for a minimum of 20 minutes to acquire satellite data.

Montana Master Reset:
Power the device off
Press and hold your finger on the upper left side of the display
Power the device on while maintaining pressure on the display
Release the power button once the Montana's powers on
Touch Yes on the Do you really want to erase all user data? message

Master reset on nuvi 2555, 2595, 2475, 2495, 2455, 27xx series :
With the GPS unit off, press the bottom right hand corner of the screen. Turn the unit on while maintaining pressure in the bottom right corner. When you see a prompt asking, "Do you really want to erase all user data?", you can release your finger and select yes.

Factory Reset on nuviCam 2509, 2609, 2709, 3400, 3500 :
1.Start with the device turned off and unplugged from power •To verify the device is powered off and not in standby mode, press and hold down the power button until prompted to turn off the device
2.Power on the device
3.When the first copyright screen appears press and hold the lower right hand corner of the display portion of the touchscreen
4.Remove your finger from the touchscreen when "Erase all user data?" appears
5.Touch Yes •If text language is not in English, this is the button on the right
Another option to perform a master reset for these devices:
1.Touch View Map
2.Touch the Speed icon
3.Touch and hold the speedometer for approximately 5 seconds
4.Release your touch when the Diagnostics Page displays
5.Touch Clear all user data
6.Touch Yes when prompted to "Erase all user data?"

Master reset on all except the 8x0/8x5/37xx series devices:

1. Power the unit off.
2. Press and hold (and continue to hold) the bottom-right corner of the screen while powering the unit on.
3. Continue to hold the screen until the "Do you want to erase all user data?" prompt appears.
4. Press "yes" and the unit will reboot.

1. Remove battery from nüvi
2. Place battery back into nüvi
3. Touch-and-hold the bottom right corner of the touch screen when a progress bar appears
4. Release the screen when "Do you really want to erase all user data?" appears
5. Touch "Yes"

Reset all your location settings and user preferences. Also restore your favorites using the method outlined at the beginning of this post.

*Note that a "power-cycle" (or power-on/power off sequence) on the nuvi 8x0/8x5 units consists of removing, then reinserting the battery into the unit -or- sliding the power switch to the ON position and holding it there for ~10 seconds. Using the power switch normally on the unit (slide to ON position and immediately release) to power it off only puts the unit into a "sleep" mode.

Master reset on nuvi 3xxx series devices :

1. Power off the unit (press/hold the power button for ~7 seconds)
2. Power on the unit
3. When the Garmin copyright screen is displayed, press & hold the bottom-right corner of the screen
4. Release the screen when "Do you really want to erase all user data?" appears
5. Touch "Yes"
Alternate method:
1. With the unit powered on at the map screen, press the bottom-right "Speed" field which will take you to the Trip Computer page
2. Press/hold the area just above the numerical speed on the round speedometer dial (where the compass heading is displayed when moving)
3. After pressing this spot for ~7 seconds, you will enter diagnostics mode
4. Select the first option displayed "Clear all user data", then follow the prompts

Reset all your location settings and user preferences. Also restore your favorites using the method outlined at the beginning of this post.

If possible after the hard reset (all units), let the unit sit outdoors in the open for about 30 minutes or so to let the unit re-acquire satellite almanac data.

Note: A master reset will erase all waypoints or favorites and will restore your unit to the default factory settings.

1. Start with the unit OFF and unplugged from power
2. Touch and hold the lower right corner of the screen with an index finger or the eraser end of a pencil
3. Continue touching and holding the lower right hand corner of the screen then power the unit ON
4. Release the power button when the device powers ON
* You will see a new message: Do you really want to erase all user data?
5. Remove your finger from the touchscreen when this message displays
6. Touch Yes

The device will automatically reset. Please follow the on screen prompts on the nüvi and when completed place your device in an area with a clear view of the sky until it acquires satellites.

Start with the unit OFF and unplugged from power
1. Touch and hold the lower right corner of the screen with an index finger or the eraser end of a pencil
2. Continue touching and holding the lower right hand corner of the screen then power the unit ON
3. Release the power button when the device powers ON. You will see a new message: Do you really want to erase all user data?
4. Remove your finger from the touchscreen when this message displays
5. Touch Yes

The device will automatically reset. Follow the on screen prompts then place your device in an area with a clear view of the sky until it acquires satellites.
Note: A master reset will erase all waypoints or favorites and will restore your unit to the default factory settings.

The device will restore the settings and then reset itself. Follow the on screen prompts and then place your device in an area with a clear view of the sky until it acquires satellites.
Note: A master reset will erase all your saved Favorites and Routes, as well as any photos and contacts.

Master Reset on the nuvi 300 device

1. Start with the device OFF and unplugged from the power source.
2. Use your index finger to press and hold the top right corner of the touchscreen.
3. Power the device ON while continuing to press and hold your finger to the top right corner of the touchscreen.
4. After the device powers ON, release the power button. Then you will see the message: Do you really want to erase all user data?
5. When this message displays, remove your finger from the top right of the touchscreen and touch Yes.
6. The device will now go through the Reset.
7. Follow the onscreen instructions to set up your nüvi.

After the nüvi is set up, if indoors, please go outside to allow the device to acquire the satellite information. Ensure that the device has a clear line-of-sight with the sky
Note: A master reset will erase all waypoints or favorites and will restore your unit to the default factory settings.

Master reset on nuvi 800 or 805 series devices :

1. Remove battery from nuvi
2. Place battery back into nuvi
3. Touch-and-hold the bottom right corner of the touch screen when a progress bar appears
4. Release the screen when "Do you really want to erase all user data?" appears
5. Touch "Yes"

The device will now be reset.
*Note: The master reset will erase all user data including saved favorites.

Master reset on nuvi 3700 series devices:

1. Start with the unit turned OFF and unplugged from power
2. Power ON the device
3. When the copyright screen appears press and hold the lower right hand corner of the touchscreen
4. Remove your finger from the touchscreen when a message appears that says Erase all user data?
5. Touch YES

The device will now be reset. Follow the on screen prompts then place the device in an area with a clear view of the sky until it acquires satellites.
Note: A master reset will erase all waypoints and favorites and will restore your unit to the default factory settings.

Master Reset on a nuvi 5000 device

1. Plug the device into a power outlet and turn the device OFF.
2. After about ten seconds, power the device ON.
3. The screen will come on and say Garmin. As soon as the loading bar shows, immediately touch and hold the bottom right corner of the touchscreen with your index finger.
4. Continue to press your finger on the lower right corner of the screen for about thirty seconds.
5. After about thirty seconds, a new message will appear: Do you really want to erase all user data?
6. When this message appears, remove your finger from the bottom right of the screen and touch Yes.
7. The device will go through the Reset.
8. Follow the onscreen instructions to set up your nüvi.

After the nuvi is set up, if indoors, please go outside to allow the device to acquire the satellite information from the vehicle. Ensure that the device has a clear line-of-sight with the sky.
Note: A Master Reset will not work when connected to a PC or Mac.
Note: A master reset will erase all waypoints or favorites and will restore your unit to the default factory settings.

Master Reset on a Quest device

1. With the device powered OFF, press and hold the Page and OK buttons simultaneously
2. While holding the Page and OK buttons, power the device ON
3. A message stating Would you like to erase all user data? should display. Once this displays, release the Page and OK buttons
4. Select Yes
5. Press the OK button
6. At this point the device will power OFF and back ON automatically
7. Once the device powers back ON, you will be asked to enter your Language and Time preferences

Your device has now been fully Reset
After the Quest® is set up, if indoors, please go outside to allow the device to acquire the satellite information from the vehicle. Ensure that the device has a clear line-of-sight with the sky.
Note: A master reset will erase all waypoints or favorites and will restore your device to the default factory settings.

Master Reset on StreetPilot i-series devices

1. With the unit turned off press and hold the thumb wheel down, then press the back arrow and hold down, then press the power button.
2. When all 3 are held down you will then see a message that reads DO YOU REALLY WANT TO ERASE ALL USER DATA?
3. Once you see this message let go of the buttons and go through the reset sequence.
4. Allow the device to sit outside for around 15-30 minutes standing still to acquire satellites.
Note: The master reset will clear all user data such as Favorites so please make sure to copy down any information that is important to you.

Master reset on StreetPilot c300 or c500 series devices:

1. Start with the unit OFF and unplugged from power
2. Touch and hold the lower right corner of the screen with an index finger or the eraser end of a pencil
3. Continue touching and holding the lower right hand corner of the screen then power the unit ON
4. Release the power button when the device powers ON
5. You will see a new message: Do you really want to erase all user data?
6. Remove your finger from the touchscreen when this message displays
7. Touch Yes

The device will automatically reset. Please follow the on screen prompts on the Streetpilot and when completed place your device in an area with a clear view of the sky until it acquires satellites.
Note: A master reset will erase all waypoints or favorites and will restore your unit to the default factory settings.

Master reset on StreetPilot 26x0 series devices:

1. Ensure device is OFF but connected to power source
2. Press and hold 'Page' and 'Menu' buttons simultaneously
3. Switch on while still holding both buttons
4. Wait for message to appear 'Do you really want to erase all user data?'
5. Release buttons and touch 'Yes'

The device will reset and continue to boot into the set up menu.
Note: A master reset will erase all waypoints or favorites and will restore your unit to the default factory settings.

Master reset on StreetPilot 27x0 series devices:

1. Ensure device is OFF but connected to power source
2. Press and hold 'Find' button
3. Switch on while still holding 'Find' button down
4. Wait for message to appear 'Do you really want to erase all user data?'
5. Release buttons and touch 'Yes'

The device will reset and boot into the set up menu. (Alternatively, press and hold 'Menu' and 'Map' buttons simultaneously while switching on. Hold for several seconds then release and device will reset and continue to boot directly to the set up menu without the warning message).
Note: A master reset will erase all waypoints or favorites and will restore your unit to the default factory settings.

Master reset* on a StreetPilot 7000 device

1. Switch the device off
2. Press and hold the power button for 10 seconds until the 'Do you really want to erase all user data?' message appears
3. Touch Yes
The device will now be reset. Place your device in an area with a clear view of the sky until it acquires satellites.
*Note: The master reset will erase all user data including saved favorites. This resets the unit back to factory settings.

Master Reset on a Zumo device

1. Remove device from any type of power source
2. Power the device Off
3. Place and hold your finger in the bottom right corner of the touchscreen
4. Power the device On
5. Release the power button after the device powers On
6. Continue to hold your finger on the touchscreen until you see "Do you really want to erase all user data?"
7. Release your finger from the touchscreen
8. Touch Yes
9. Follow the onscreen prompts
After the zumo is set up, if indoors, please go outside to allow the device to acquire the satellite information. Ensure that the device has a clear line-of-sight with the sky.
Note: A master reset will erase all waypoints of favorites and will restore your device to the default factory settings.

Master reset for Forerunner 410, 405Cx or 405
1.Press and hold Start/Stop and Lap/Reset simultaneously
2.Press both buttons until screen goes blank
3.Release Start/Stop and continue to hold Lap/Reset
4.Release Lap/Reset when the Do you really want erase all user data? message appears
5.Select Enter (Start/Stop) to clear user data
Once these steps are complete, follow the setup prompts. Set profile options and charge the battery completely before using.
If the device is not receiving a satellite signal, perform an AutoLocate before performing a master reset.

Master reset on dezl series
1.Start with the device off and unplugged from power◦On the dezl 760: to verify the device is powered off and not in standby mode, press and hold down the power button until prompted to turn off the device
2.Touch and hold the lower right corner of the screen with an index finger or the eraser end of a pencil
3.Continue touching and holding the lower right hand corner of the screen then power the device ON
4.Release the power button when the device powers ON1.You will see a new message: Do you really want to erase all user data?
5.Remove your finger from the touchscreen when this message displays
6.Touch Yes
The device will automatically reset. Follow the on screen prompts and then place your device in an area with a clear view of the sky until it acquires satellites.
1Although the master reset will erase all saved favorites, any loaded custom points of interest will remain intact on the device.

Reset on 60CSx
Switch the unit off.
Press enter & page and while pressing those two buttons switch the unit on.

Reset on GPSMAP 76
Hold the "menu" key and the "quit" key down and then press the "power on" key. Hold for a full 7 seconds and then release. All information will be lost and you will need to reload the almanac and all your saved user data to make the unit usable.

Reset on GPSMAP 76S
Press and hold quit, Menu, and the rocker down key. Then press and release the power on key. release the rocker down and wait for the welcome display. Now release the quit and menu keys.

Reset on GPSMAP 78, 78s, or 78sc
1.Ensure the device is powered off
2.Press and hold Page and Enter simultaneously
3.Power on the GPS while continue to press both buttons◦NOTE: Immediately release the power button once the GPS powers on
4.Release on the buttons once the Do you really want to erase all user data *? message appears
5.Select Yes
The GPSMAP 78, 78s, or 78sc is now reset. You will want to leave the device outside with a clear view of the sky for a minimum of 20 minutes to acquire satellite data.
*User data consists of waypoints, routes, tracks, and geocaches

Reset on Garmin-Asus Garminfone
Note: A master reset restores the original factory settings and can erase all downloaded content, including ringtones, camera images, contacts stored in the handset memory, and Java™ applications. It does not erase data stored on the SIM card or memory card (if available). Back up all necessary data on the device memory before proceeding.
1.Back up all necessary data and synchronize files. See: Prepare for a master reset and back up data on Android
2.Remove the power cable or the USB cable if the phone is plugged in.
3.Turn off the phone.
•Note: If the phone is unresponsive and does not turn off, remove the battery and then re-insert it.
4.Press and hold the Left Navigation key.
•Note: Make sure you are not pressing the Up or Down keys at the same time.
5.Press and hold the Power key. Continue holding both buttons.
6.Wait as the phone shows the startup screen, and then about 10 seconds later it displays ** WIPE USERDATA ** at the top of the screen. When the phone displays this message, release the buttons.
7.Wait as the phone stays on the screen for 2 minutes clearing data. It then restarts.

Reset on Garmin Nuvifone G60
Steps to perform Hard Reset
All the date will be wiped and the settings will restore to factory default.
Take the battery and the SIM card out of the phone.
Wait for 10 seconds, then put the battery back in.
The device will turn on. Tap OK.
Tap Emergency Call.
Enter *GARMIN#1234#
Tap the green Phone button.
The device will restart with factory default settings.

Reset on eTrex 20/30
This should erase all waypoints, routes, racks & geocaches on your device. It'll be just like when you first got it out of the box.
1. Hold down the MENU + ENTER button at the same time
2. tap the POWER button
3. HOLD MENU + ENTER until you see the dialog on the screen
4. Select yes or no
If done right, you should see the initial routine (ie - select your language.)

Reset on Rino 530 HCX
with unit OFF press and hold PAGE button and ENTER button while holding buttons turn ON unit reset is complete.

Reset on GPSMap 62 / 64
hold down the enter + page + power button while the unit is off.
Release the power buton once you see the garmin logo during startup. Keep you fingers on enter + page.
If done correctly, you will get a screen asking you to delete all user info. Enter yes/no to process.
If you selected yes, then it will delete all tracks, routes, waypoints and restore the settings to the factory defaults.
Birdseye imagery does not get deleted nor does any information on your micro SD card.

Reset on Marine Portable Chartplotter (276c, 376c, 378, 478)
To perform the master reset, please follow these steps:
1.With the device powered OFF, press and hold the Quit and Power button at the same time to power the device ON
2.Continue to hold the Quit and Power button until a message asking "Do you really want to erase all user data?" appears
3.Highlight Yes and press the Enter button
4.The device will now restart and when it powers back on, it will be restored to the factory default settings
At this time, the backup user data like waypoints, routes, and tracks can be sent back to the device.

Reset on Edge 200
1.Power device OFF
2.Press and hold the Lap, Start/Stop, and Page simultaneously
3.Power on device (continue to press and hold step #2 buttons)
4.Release all buttons when display goes blank*
The Edge 200 is now reset. Leave the device outside with a clear view of the sky for a minimum of 20 minutes to acquire satellite data.

Reset on Colorado
Warning: This procedure will delete information (waypoints, routes, tracks, etc) from your GPS and settings may be set back to factory defaults.
1. Power the unit OFF
2. Hold down the two Soft Keys for 2 seconds
3. While continuing to hold the 2 Soft Keys down, press and hold down the Power button for an additional 5 seconds
4. Release all buttons, and select YES to the prompt asking "if you want to clear all user data?"
This form of reset does not seem to reset all of the settings to factory defaults, just a few of the basics like Time Zone and Language, the remainder of the settings are still taken from your existing profile files.
Once you have completed a reset remember to place the Colorado outside in a stationary position for 20 minutes in plain view of the sky so that it can rebuild the almanac before using it again.
Note: Holding down both soft keys and the select button in a similar fashion seems to do a similar reset to the Colorado. This may be a master reset that will also reset the profiles back to the default

Reset on Dakota
perform the master reset:
1.Power the device off
2.Press and hold your finger on the upper left side of the display
3.Power the device on while still maintaining pressure on the display
4.Release on the display when the Do you really want to erase all user data *? message appears
5.Touch Yes
The Dakota is now reset. You will want to leave the device outside with a clear view of the sky for a minimum of 20 minutes to acquire satellite data.
*User data consists of waypoints, routes, tracks, and geocaches

Reset on ALPHA 100
1.Power off the device
2.Press and hold your finger on the upper left side of the display
3.Power on the device
4.Wait to see Do you really want to erase all user data?
5.Release your finger from the upper left side of the display
6.Touch Erase
7.Allow the device up to 20 minutes to acquire satellite data with a clear view of the sky

Reset on Approach G5(G3) Golf
Press the top left hand corner of the screen. Turn the unit on while maintaining pressure in the top left corner. When you see a prompt asking, "Do you want to erase all user data?", you can release your finger and select yes.

Reset on Oregon 6xx
With the Oregon 6xx powered off, press and hold the user button and cycle the power button.
◦The Oregon 6xx will begin the boot process.
◦When prompted "Do you really want to erase all user data?", select [Yes]

Reset on fenix3
Switch off (if hanged): hold LIGHT button for at least 25 seconds
Hard reset (restore to factory settings): Switch off and wait for couple seconds. While
holding BACK/LAP button press LIGHT button until Garmin logo appears, then let go LIGHT
button still holding the BACK/LAP button until question about clearing user data appears.
Answer yes.
WARNING: It clears ALL user made settings,apps and current activities! So backup data
first!
Service menu:Switch off and wait for couple seconds. While holding DOWN button press
LIGHT button until Garmin logo appears, then let go LIGHT button still holding the DOWN
button until service menu appears.

Reset on Epix
1. Hold LIGHT for at least 25 seconds.
2. Hold LIGHT for one second to turn on the device.

1. Power off the unit (press/hold the power button for ~7 seconds)
2. Power on the unit
3. When the Garmin copyright screen is displayed, press & hold the bottom-right corner of the screen
4. Release the screen when "Do you really want to erase all user data?" appears
5. Touch "Yes"

Alternate method:
1. With the unit powered on at the map screen, press the bottom-right "Speed" field which will take you to the Trip Computer page
2. Press/hold the area just above the numerical speed on the round speedometer dial (where the compass heading is displayed when moving)
3. After pressing this spot for ~7 seconds, you will enter diagnostics mode
4. Select the first option displayed "Clear all user data", then follow the prompts

Reset all your location settings and user preferences. Also restore your favorites using the method outlined at the beginning of this post.

If possible after the hard reset (all units), let the unit sit outdoors in the open for about 30 minutes or so to let the unit re-acquire satellite almanac data.

Both methods worked with my 3590LMT. And on the Garmin website, it states method #1 works for the nuvi 34xx series as well.
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